Latest Articles About Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
It's quite ironic that during a month where we are urged to get healthy and maintain our colon health, there are huge disputes in the government about preventing colon cancer. In the last month Medicare opted out of paying for virtual colonoscopies, however many physicians and researchers staunchly ... Continue Reading
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
It's quite ironic that during a month where we are urged to get healthy and maintain our colon health, there are huge disputes in the government about preventing colon cancer. In the last month Medicare opted out of paying for virtual colonoscopies, however many physicians a ... Continue Reading
Colon Cancer Test
A new gene test is said to predict whether certain forms of colon cancer are likely to return in former patients. A large number of colon cancer patients have the cancer removed via chemotherapy, but often times there may a chance of round two in the future. This would shed great light onto the prev ... Continue Reading
Colon Cancer Test
A new gene test is said to predict whether certain forms of colon cancer are likely to return in former patients. A large number of colon cancer patients have the cancer removed via chemotherapy, but often times there may a chance of round two in the future. This would shed ... Continue Reading
Fast Food and Colon Cancer
Fast food is being blamed for an increase in colon cancer among younger demographics. Traditionally, colon cancer has been a disease of the fiftysomethings, but research shows that patients under 50 are seeing a rise in numbers. A diet of too much may be the culprit of such alarming news as well. Th ... Continue Reading
Fast Food and Colon Cancer
Fast food is being blamed for an increase in colon cancer among younger demographics. Traditionally, colon cancer has been a disease of the fiftysomethings, but research shows that patients under 50 are seeing a rise in numbers. A diet of too much may be the culprit of such ... Continue Reading
Medicare Slams Virtual Colonoscopies
On Thursday of last week, Medicare came out punching saying they have decided not to pay for virtual colonoscopy procedures. This could potentially be a serious setback for a booming industry, especially on the wake of good publicity as doctors had been preaching to people to undergo this non-invasi ... Continue Reading
Medicare Slams Virtual Colonoscopies
On Thursday of last week, Medicare came out punching saying they have decided not to pay for virtual colonoscopy procedures. This could potentially be a serious setback for a booming industry, especially on the wake of good publicity as doctors had been preaching to people t ... Continue Reading
Medicare not stopping Virtual Colonoscopy Popularity
Even though the new Medicare health care reform has ended the coverage of virtual colonoscopies the scans are still considered by many physicians and patients as vital to preventing colon cancer. A Daytona Beach, Florida digestive health clinic is hoping to make colonoscopies easier to stomach for t ... Continue Reading
Medicare not stopping Virtual Colonoscopy Popularity
Even though the new Medicare health care reform has ended the coverage of virtual colonoscopies the scans are still considered by many physicians and patients as vital to preventing colon cancer. A Daytona Beach, Florida digestive health clinic is hoping to make colonoscopie ... Continue Reading
Trans Fatty Acids May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risks
Research in the American Journal of Epidimiology has shown that people who regularly consume trans fatty acids increase their risks of developing precancerous colorectal tumors by 86%. Colorectal cancer affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, so taking health precautions and lifestyle c ... Continue Reading
Trans Fatty Acids May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risks
Research in the American Journal of Epidimiology has shown that people who regularly consume trans fatty acids increase their risks of developing precancerous colorectal tumors by 86%. Colorectal cancer affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, so taking health pr ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopies In the Headlines
As the government and Medicare have begun to scale back budgetary costs, they have virtually removed all allocated health-care benefits of virtual colonoscopies. The notion of Medicare covering the costs of procedures is still being wildly debated. Likewise, the scanner owners and developers like Ge ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopies In the Headlines
As the government and Medicare have begun to scale back budgetary costs, they have virtually removed all allocated health-care benefits of virtual colonoscopies. The notion of Medicare covering the costs of procedures is still being wildly debated. Likewise, the scanner owne ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy: Expert Interview
Is Virtual Colonoscopy a Pain-Free Cancer Screening? The Scan Experts Answer Your Questions Has your doctor recommended that you get a virtual colonoscopy (VC)? Many primary care physicians are now recommending virtual colonoscopy as a component of a routine physical exam, particularly for patients Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy: Expert Interview
Is Virtual Colonoscopy a Pain-Free Cancer Screening? The Scan Experts Answer Your Questions Has your doctor recommended that you get a virtual colonoscopy (VC)? Many primary care physicians are now recommending virtual colonoscopy as a component of a routine physical exam, ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Still Vying for Medicare Coverage
Virtual colonoscopy advocates are still trying to convince Medicare to cover the procedure. With over 50,000 deaths annually and over 5,000 new cases every year of Colorectal Cancer, some physicians are pushing preventive imaging. Houston Chronicle article about virtual colonoscopies said, "One sure ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Still Vying for Medicare Coverage
Virtual colonoscopy advocates are still trying to convince Medicare to cover the procedure. With over 50,000 deaths annually and over 5,000 new cases every year of Colorectal Cancer, some physicians are pushing preventive imaging. Houston Chronicle article about virtual colo ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Being Heard Again
After Medicare opted out of paying for virtual colonoscopy procedures a few months ago, the industry seemed to have faded slightly. But now reports are coming out saying that the scans are still a viable option and wise choice for quick, easy colon check-ups and cancer prevention. Regardless of the ... Continue Reading
Virtual Colonoscopy Being Heard Again
After Medicare opted out of paying for virtual colonoscopy procedures a few months ago, the industry seemed to have faded slightly. But now reports are coming out saying that the scans are still a viable option and wise choice for quick, easy colon check-ups and cancer preve ... Continue Reading